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Shooting survivor defies the odds after taking bullet to the brain
A first date ends in a shooting. One makes it out alive. Doctors say the chances of recovery are low. How did Chris Smith defy the odds?Top stories - CBS News - 8 hours ago -
Unions Defy Their Leadership With More 'No' Votes on Contracts
Fed up with inflation and seizing a moment of labor power, workers at Boeing, AT&T and Southwest reject deals negotiated by union bosses.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 13 -
England defied by ton from debutant Ghulam
England are defied by a century on debut by Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam on the opening day of the second Test in Multan.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK by putting slavery reparations on summit agenda
Downing Street insists a discussion about the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
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Hermès defies luxury gloom with strong sales
Paris house posts solid growth in contrast to rivals Kering and LVMHBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Vindictus Defying Fate Official Trailer | Next On Event
Today, NEXON Korea hosted their ‘Next On’ media event and showcased a new trailer for Vindictus Defying Fate.Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago -
Prada's Miu Miu Continues to Defy Luxury Slowdown
Prada posted an increase in revenue, buoyed by the popularity of its Miu Miu brand, and continues to buck a downturn in demand for high-end goods that is particularly acute in China.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
The Gazan teenagers defying war for competitive maths
Palestinian youngsters study on phones for Maths Olympiad and dream of attending MIT amid the ruins of shattered enclaveWorld - Financial Times - 14 hours ago -
Citi and BofA join other big US banks in beating gloomy forecasts
Stronger than expected earnings add to hopes of a ‘soft landing’ for economyBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Exhausted Gazans Defy Evacuation Orders as Israel Presses New Offensive
Many Palestinians are staying put as Israel’s military orders civilians to leave large parts of northern Gaza as it conducts an offensive against Hamas militants.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
Brunello Cucinelli Backs Growth Targets as Sales Defy Luxury Slowdown
The fashion concern said its performance improved in both its retail and wholesale channels, with increased revenue across all its markets, in particular in the Americas.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Marc Marquez defies mosquito mishap to clinch comeback win at Australian MotoGP
Six-time champion Marquez fought back from 13th to win fifth title Jorge Martin finishes second as Ducati secure top five places Spain’s Marc Marquez has recovered from a nightmare start in ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Bring on the Vegas glitz! How Roma families are defying their persecutors with bling palaces
Keen to show off their newfound riches, and to kick back at a society that suppressed them, Roma families are filling rural Romania with exuberant symbols of wealth – boasting gilded turrets and ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Patriot by Alexei Navalny review – the man who dared to defy Putin
This remarkable memoir by the bold and fearless Russian opposition leader describes an extraordinary life, from a childhood in the shadow of Chornobyl to surviving a novichok attack and his final ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Viktor Orbán defies EU in backing Georgia’s contested election result
Hungarian prime minister shows support for Kremlin-friendly ruling party in Caucasus nationWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Prada continues to defy luxury slowdown as Miu Miu sales boom
Italian group bucks gloom but warns that conditions in Asia are becoming ‘more challenging’Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Boohoo Names New CEO, Defies Frasers' Bid to Install Ashley
Boohoo named Dan Finley as its next chief executive officer, spurning major shareholder Frasers’ attempts to install its owner Mike Ashley at the helm.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes
The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.Top stories - BBC News - 9 hours ago -
This 71-year-old pole dancer defies expectations — and gravity — in age-obsessed L.A.
Mary Serritella started pole dancing at 57. Fourteen years later she's inspiring others who are decades her junior.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14 -
Middle East crisis live: US warns Israel it will withhold arms funding if Gaza aid doesn’t improve
US state department confirms reports that secretary of state and defense secretary warned Israel . See all our Middle East coverage here Israeli military strikes killed at least 40 ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Tony Bennett defied roster makeup, play style conventions while turning Virginia into a national power
Tony Bennett did things his own way, and it led to unprecedented success for Virginia basketballSports - CBS Sports - October 18 -
S&P 500 eyes another record close — plus, our 2 health-care stocks that defied the group
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Inside the big summit where Putin hopes to defy western pressure on Ukraine war
As President Vladimir Putin tries reposition himself as an international ambassador at the BRICS summit in Russia, his war with Ukraine looms over it.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Eagles defying NFL history with first-quarter ineptitude; only team scoreless in first 15 minutes this season
The Eagles are defying the odds in 2024Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago -
My Employee Takes Credit for the Whole Team’s Work
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Betting odds and lines for every NFL game
The updated lines -- ATS, money line and totals -- for all games in Week 7.Sports - ESPN - October 17 -
What are the odds of witnessing the presence of a deceased spouse? – datablog
There’s not much research on death, but one study asked widows and widowers about experiencing their late partner’s presence. If you’ve recently seen a ghost, you could be in line for $100,000 – ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Liberty are odds favorites for 2025 WNBA title
The 2024 WNBA champion New York Liberty are favorites to reclaim the title in the 2025 season with +200 odds according to ESPN BET, with the runners-up Minnesota Lynx coming in at second at +350.Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
In Georgia, Harris Supporters Pull Together and Fight the Odds
It’s not easy being a dot of blue in Trump country.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago